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Chris Brown

Associate Publisher

As associate publisher of Automotive Fleet, Auto Rental News, and Fleet Forward, Chris Brown covers all aspects of fleets, transportation, and mobility. Chris produces and emcees the annual International Car Rental Show, the largest event serving the auto rental industry worldwide. Chris also created and produces the Fleet Forward Conference. 

Chris has won publishing awards for editorial excellence, including a Jesse H. Neal Award, three Folio: Eddie Awards, and three Maggie Awards. As an internationally recognized expert on fleets, auto rental, and mobility, Chris has spoken at industry events in the U.S., Brazil, Ireland, and China. Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and National Public Radio.

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Videosby Chris BrownFebruary 19, 2026

Rob Minton Shares His “Aha” Moments from Geotab Connect 2026

What surprised him most? AI’s acceleration, predictive maintenance traction, and the move from reactive reporting to predictive strategy.

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Geotab founder Neil Cawse on stage.
FleetTakesby Chris BrownFebruary 17, 2026

The Moment AI Became Operational

“AI isn’t assisting us anymore. It’s doing the work,” said CEO Neil Cawse at Geotab Connect 2026. What does this mean for fleet managers?

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Articlesby Chris BrownFebruary 13, 2026

Auditing the Gray Fleet: How to Reduce Risk in Reimbursed Driver Programs

When employees drive for work, liability follows, no matter who owns the vehicle. A “carrot-flavored stick” approach shows fleets what to do about it.

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Newsby Chris BrownFebruary 12, 2026

U.S. EV Adoption Is Climbing, but Commercial and Passenger Markets Diverge

New industry group data revealed that light-duty electric vehicle sales are hitting record market share and volumes, while commercial EV volume dipped. What’s driving the fluctuations?

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Newsby Chris BrownFebruary 6, 2026

CAR 2026: Rethinking Vehicle Valuation Through Health Data

How can vehicle-sourced performance data change the way fleets assess condition, time de-fleets, and set remarketing expectations? A seminar at the 2026 Conference of Automotive Remarketing (CAR) has answers.

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Articlesby Chris BrownFebruary 2, 2026

Fleet Electrification After the Hype Cycle

Moving past the inflated expectations of Fleet Electrification 1.0, industry stakeholders describe a new, measured approach focused on total cost of ownership, infrastructure planning, and duty cycle alignment.

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Digital Cover Featuresby Chris BrownFebruary 1, 2026

11 Fleet Managers Describe Challenges, Opportunities for 2026

Here’s what is keeping fleet managers up at night this year, and what they're doing about it.

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Newsby Chris BrownJanuary 27, 2026

WEX Unveils Fleet Card Unifying Fueling and Public EV Charging Payments

WEX’s Jay Collins spoke with Automotive Fleet about how unifying fuel and EV charging into one system helps fleets scale electrification without adding administrative complexity.

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Videosby Chris BrownJanuary 27, 2026

Watch: Introducing the New CAR Mission — and the 2026 CAR Awards

The 2026 CAR Conference is quickly approaching this April, with award nominations now open.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 26, 2026

IRS Mileage Rate Hits 72 Cents: Why the “Average of Averages” Misses the Mark for Fleets

Is your reimbursement strategy keeping pace with rising vehicle costs?

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